boy's name
Medgar
MED-gar (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Births on record 46
Medgar is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 1965 it was given to 8 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1963, when 25 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1963.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Medgar Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1960s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 46 |
How Popular Is Medgar?
In 1965, Medgar was given to 8 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Medgar
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Medgar Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Medgar over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Medgar
- English MED-gar
Sibling Names for Medgar
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Medgar — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Medgar
How popular is the name Medgar?
In 1965, Medgar was given to 8 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Medgar a girl's or a boy's name?
Medgar is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Medgar?
Medgar has 2 syllables.
When was Medgar most popular?
Medgar peaked in 1963, when 25 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.